Yes But 2

A sharp observer of modern contradictions, Yes, But Vol. 2 by Kazakh artist Gudim continues his brilliantly uncomfortable exploration of contemporary life. With biting irony and minimalist precision, Gudim exposes the absurdities of progress, technology, relationships, and the strange logic that shapes our everyday behavior.

Gudim’s instantly recognizable visual language returns in full force. Clean lines, bold colors, and stripped-down compositions deliver ideas with surgical clarity. Every page functions like a visual punchline, where humor meets discomfort and simplicity reveals deeper truths. The result is both entertaining and quietly unsettling.

In this new volume, Gudim pushes his concept even further. The situations feel more universal, the contrasts sharper, and the satire more direct. Whether it's social media, consumer culture, or modern anxieties, Yes, But Vol. 2 reflects the contradictions we all live with, often without noticing them.

Like the first volume, each illustration invites interpretation. Gudim doesn’t dictate meaning, he creates space for reflection. Some images make you laugh instantly, others linger longer, revealing new layers with each viewing.

Yes, But Vol. 2 confirms Gudim as one of the most relevant satirical voices of our time. Smart, minimal, and brutally honest, this new collection continues to turn everyday absurdity into striking visual commentary.

Author/Artist: Gudim
Publisher: The Mansion Press
Pages: 200pp
Size: 6 x 8.25
Notes: softcover, color
Date of Publication: Fall 2026